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Cotoni-Coast Dairies trails expected to open in summer 2025
Parking, land management controversies on North Coast
Map: Rezones could boost housing development in Live Oak, Soquel
Santa Cruz County supervisors weigh changes
Will a new court program address severe mental illness in Santa Cruz County?
State mandate uses county dollars, doesn’t fund services or housing
New mayor, Green Valley Road upgrades on tap in Watsonville
Dec. 10 city council meeting
Maps: Could a tsunami in Santa Cruz County reach your home?
Consult maps and make a plan, officials advised after Thursday’s warning
Graham Hill housing proposal faces challenges, ownership lawsuit
Disapproving neighbors split with housing activists
City of Santa Cruz must provide UCSC with water as university expands
Appeals court sides with campus
Rockin’ holiday party benefits San Lorenzo Valley families
Dec. 14 blues show in Boulder Creek
Soquel Drive bike lane project continues in Aptos, Soquel, Live Oak
County hopes to finish project in spring
3 takeaways from Santa Cruz County election results
Potential changes for roads, rail, schools
Westside Santa Cruz rail trail could open late December
Cost overruns, delays mount
New rail-trail map tracks work in Santa Cruz, Live Oak, Capitola, Aptos
Updates on design, construction, funding
Scotts Valley school bond pulls ahead by 11 votes
More ballots to process before Dec. 3 deadline
5-year West Cliff plan takes shape with road shift at Lighthouse Field
Restacked boulders, consistent designs are among priorities
Un centro de transporte viene a Pajaro
Reunión comunitaria: miércoles 20 de noviembre
Child care, Meals on Wheels could be reduced with local funding changes
County, city leaders expect to award money at Nov. 19 meetings
Mission Street updates: La Reina market, Food Bin, Arrow surf shop, 1815 Mission
Arrow, La Cabaña complex due to reopen summer 2025
Rail stations proposed for Live Oak, Capitola, Aptos, Rio Del Mar
Elevated track possible near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz County election results hold, except Pajaro school board
Updates due 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15
Pajaro Valley school board could shake up as 3 incumbents trail
Split continues over ethnic studies contract